Care home
Obelisk House
Residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Obelisk House
Residential care home in Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Operated by West Northamptonshire Council
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Obelisk House is a 44-bed residential care home in Northampton, Northamptonshire, providing care for older people and younger adults. The home specialises in dementia support and also cares for people with physical disabilities and sensory impairment.
The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2022. It was rated Good for Caring and Responsive, and Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: Requires improvementReport published 20 December 2022 · Last inspected 14 October 2022
Inspectors found that staff knew the people they support well, treated them kindly and communicated effectively, and people said they felt safe. Activities were described as limited, and staff said they would like more time for activities and one-to-one contact, though people were helped to keep in touch with family and to get out into the community. The service was rated as requiring improvement overall.
- Staff knew people well, spoke to them kindly and communicated effectively.
- People said they felt safe, staff understood safeguarding, and medicines were handled safely by trained staff.
- Risks to people's care were identified and mitigated with plans, and falls were reviewed monthly to spot trends.
- People were encouraged to make their own choices, were supported in the least restrictive way, and were helped to maintain contact with loved ones.
- There were not always enough staff to deliver care to people promptly.
- Not all care staff had received additional training, including in end of life care and catheter care.
- Quality checks did not pick up shortfalls in repositioning records and equipment.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 700 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
840 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what West Northamptonshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £917 |
| 2025 | £965 |
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Local health safety net
Obelisk House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Northampton General Hospital, 2.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE PINES SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Northampton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Northamptonshire
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The David Taylor Housing Trust for Elderly and Retired Persons
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Part of West Northamptonshire Council
Obelisk House is one of 5 homes run by West Northamptonshire Council on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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